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Developing water supplies for agricultural use : water licences and approvals under the Water Act

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Alberta’s Water Act requires a licence be obtained before diversion of water takes place. This fact sheet provides a brief overview of requirements for diverting and using water for household... More ≫

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Alberta’s Water Act requires a licence be obtained before diversion of water takes place. This fact sheet provides a brief overview of requirements for diverting and using water for household purposes and for agricultural use.

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Alberta’s Water Act

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The Government of Alberta is responsible for the creation and implementation of policy and legislation to ensure the quality and quantity of our water resources, and to ensure thriving ecosystems... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta is responsible for the creation and implementation of policy and legislation to ensure the quality and quantity of our water resources, and to ensure thriving ecosystems now and in the future.

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Water Act : licences [2024]

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This fact sheet contains information for applying for a licence under the Water Act.

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Alberta’s water priority system : tools for water licence holders

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This information sheet explains Alberta's water priority system, which is based on seniority. This "first in time, first in right" (FITFIR) system has been a key principle of granting and... More ≫

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This information sheet explains Alberta's water priority system, which is based on seniority. This "first in time, first in right" (FITFIR) system has been a key principle of granting and administering water allocations in Alberta since 1894.

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Water quantity management plans and frameworks

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The Water Quantity Management Plans and Frameworks map identifies areas in the province of Alberta which are covered by planning processes that include regulatory water use limits or policy. ... More ≫

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The Water Quantity Management Plans and Frameworks map identifies areas in the province of Alberta which are covered by planning processes that include regulatory water use limits or policy. Plans and frameworks (provincial) are labelled black within the map. Transboundary water quantity agreements (inter-provincial, federal, international) are labelled blue. The Surface Water Allocation Directive would not apply to areas of the province covered by a water management plan or framework that provides water guidance.

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Water Act : licences [2021]

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This fact sheet contains information for applying for a licence under the Water Act. The fact sheet was updated due to licence applications being added to the Digital Regulatory Approvals System (DRAS). More ≫

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This fact sheet contains information for applying for a licence under the Water Act. The fact sheet was updated due to licence applications being added to the Digital Regulatory Approvals System (DRAS).

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Wapiti River Water Management Plan

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The stakeholder developed Wapiti River Water Management Plan provides water allocation guidance as a Water Conservation Objective, which balances water consumption, protection of the aquatic... More ≫

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The stakeholder developed Wapiti River Water Management Plan provides water allocation guidance as a Water Conservation Objective, which balances water consumption, protection of the aquatic environment, and allows for economic growth now and into the future.

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The Water Act essentials

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This fact sheet was created to help Alberta farmers and rural landowners better understand their water rights.

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Water licence change of purpose administrative licensing criteria

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This guide discusses the administrative licensing criteria that have been established to provide guidance on how much water within a water licence can be changed under a request for change in purpose.

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Preparing water shortage response plans

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This document provides a framework to help water licence applicants or licence holders develop a water shortage response plan.

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